Your child’s tooth is loose! How do you get it out

The permanent tooth below must first be prepared to push its way upward before a baby tooth can become loose. However, accidents or dental diseases can cause young children to lose their milk teeth earlier than expected.

What to anticipate when losing baby teeth?

You must be aware of safety measures as your child loses their baby teeth. Continue reading to learn more.

1. Some kids lose their first baby tooth by the time they are 4 years old, while others don't until they are 7. The teeth will fall out more quickly if your child was much younger when they first erupted.

2. However, if your child starts losing his or her milk teeth before turning four, you should see a dentist to make sure there isn't an underlying issue. Additionally, a child may live to be 7 or 8 years old without having lost all of his or her baby teeth.

Things to Keep in Mind When Milk Teeth First Start to Fall

Here are a few things to keep in mind as new mothers raise your little ones regarding the first milky teeth. Read this.

1. Encourage your child to gently wiggle the loose tooth, but warn them against pushing or pulling on it until the tooth is ready to fall out because doing so will only increase the risk of infection at the broken root. A trip to the dentist will be beneficial if the tooth is loose and stubborn about coming out.

2. Because they are permanent, the new teeth will appear larger than the ones that came before. They will also be less white in colour and may have ridges because they haven't been used for biting and eating.

3. Shark's teeth are another phenomenon where a few permanent teeth erupt even before the baby teeth fall out, resulting in two rows of teeth that will eventually fall out.

4. Your child may complain of pain in the back of his or her mouth as a result of the eruption of new molars; a trip to the dentist will help to alleviate the discomfort.

5. You must take care of brushing your child's teeth once they begin to erupt as permanent teeth. Teach your child the proper way to brush their teeth twice daily.

6. To lessen the harmful bacteria that can eventually cause a variety of dental issues, you should change your toothbrush every three to four months.

While some children tend to become anxious and afraid due to the potential for pain, others may be happy to see their milk teeth fall out and new one emerges over time. Regular dental exams are a good idea because they will protect your child from potential infections and inform you about issues involving your child's permanent teeth.